Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld

Back to the Bible Canada
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Aug 8, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Life-Changing Relationships

What's the difference between teaching and discipling? Dr. John Neufeld explores life-changing relationships through 1 Corinthians 4:14-21, showing how disciplers give wisdom and skill, not just knowledge. He outlines five marks of transformational leadership: warning without shaming, loving unconditionally, reproducing spiritual children, modeling Christ's life, and empowering others to lead.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Aug 7, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Assessing True Riches

Are you spiritually rich or spiritually poor without realizing it? Dr. John exposes the Corinthian church's dangerous self-deception through 1 Corinthians 4:8-13, where Paul reveals their spiritual poverty disguised as wealth. He outlines four keys to true spiritual wealth: depending on Christ, embracing suffering for His sake, working hard in discipleship, and responding to criticism like Jesus did—with blessing instead of retaliation.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Aug 6, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Overcoming Pride

What is the most toxic thing that can destroy spiritual growth and divide the church? Dr. John tackles the dangerous issue of spiritual pride through 1 Corinthians 4:6-7, revealing how pride believes it knows God's mind apart from Scripture and forgets our need for His grace. He warns that everything we have—our abilities, intelligence, and accomplishments—are gifts from God, not reasons for boasting.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Aug 5, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Judging Christ's Ministers

How should we evaluate our pastors and church leaders in a godly way? Dr. John addresses the critical issue of unfair criticism toward Christian leaders through 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, where Paul faces harsh judgment from the Corinthian church. He explains that we should view leaders as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries, evaluating them solely on their faithfulness to proclaim Scripture rather than on personal preferences or hidden motives we cannot truly know.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Aug 4, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: How to Become Wise

In a culture that calls God's wisdom foolishness, how do believers stand firm in biblical truth? Dr. John explores 1 Corinthians 3:18-23, examining Paul's call to the divided Corinthian church to embrace divine wisdom over worldly thinking. He challenges Christians to accept being labeled "fools" by the world while encouraging believers with Paul's reminder that they possess all things because they belong to Christ.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Aug 1, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: God Defends His Church

What kind of builder are you in God's eternal church? Dr. John Neufeld explores the sobering reality that while the church will stand forever, our individual work will face divine inspection. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3:12–17, he contrasts lasting materials—gold, silver, and precious stones—with wood, hay, and straw that will burn in the fire. Some will receive eternal rewards, while others will be saved but see their life's work go up in smoke.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Jul 31, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Buildings That Endure

Every building you see will one day crumble and disappear—except one. Dr. John Neufeld reveals the eternal significance of the church as God's imperishable temple made of living stones. Using 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, he explains how Paul laid the foundation of Jesus Christ and His cross once and for all, and now every believer has the sacred assignment to build upon it.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Jul 30, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: The Outcome of Mere Humanity

Why do churches fight over their favourite pastors and teachers? Dr. John Neufeld shares a powerful story about friendship and honesty to address how the Corinthians created unhealthy divisions around their leaders. Using 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, he shows that spiritual immaturity often appears in how we treat church leadership. Mature believers understand that pastors are simply God's servants doing what He assigned them, that God alone brings real growth, and that we benefit from their faithful work together.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Jul 29, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Mere Humanity

Are you stuck in spiritual infancy? Dr. John Neufeld confronts the uncomfortable reality that some Christians never grow up, creating division and dysfunction in the church through their immaturity. Using 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, he identifies three marks of spiritual immaturity: being ruled by fleshly patterns, failing to master basic Christian truths, and inability to apply God's Word to daily living.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!
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Jul 28, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Spiritual People

In our culture's pursuit of spirituality, we often confuse profound human experiences with biblical spirituality. Dr. John Neufeld uses 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 to reveal the crucial difference between "natural" and "spiritual" people. While natural people reject God's wisdom as foolishness due to their earthly perspective, spiritual people discern eternal value in all things, remain unswayed by human opinion, and possess the mind of Christ—marked by humility, servanthood, and obedience.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!

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